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Apparatus for infection control

a technology of apparatus and fluid, applied in the direction of respirators, material analysis using wave/particle radiation, instruments, etc., can solve the problems of not being completely effective, and achieve the effect of reducing device size and efficient destruction of microorganisms

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-09-18
INCEPTUS TECH
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The invention is a device for sterilizing fluid flows using turbulence and reflectivity with a light source. This device can be used to destroy microorganisms in areas where traditional sterilization methods are difficult, such as in the respirator circuit of patients. The device is composed of a tubular structure with a reduced emission of UV light, which allows fluid to flow through it. The device can be placed in the respirator tubing or the tracheal tube to sterilize the airflow and aspirated material. The device contains ultraviolet light sources reflective surfaces and turbulence inducing features, which cause the fluid to be exposed to the light from more directions and for longer times than would be possible otherwise. The light sources are powered by electrical induction or other appropriate power sources.

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This is not completely effective however in that not all TB patients will be wearing a mask.

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[0033]Reference will now be made to various embodiments of the apparatus for infection control, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein like numerals indicate the same element throughout views.

[0034]FIG. 2 depicts an embodiment of the apparatus for infection control. In this embodiment, an apparatus for infection control 14 is shown in a patient's trachea 12. The patient 10 is shown positioned for implantation. The device could also be located less or more deep in the tracheal path, including in the bronchi. The device could also be implanted into the nasal cavity to sterilize nasal air while allowing higher air flows through the mouth when needed. In this embodiment, the apparatus for infection control can sterilize both air inhaled by the patient and the air exhaled by the patient. Sterilization of exhalation may support the containment of contagious disease or other biological contaminants.

[0035]FIG. 3 depicts an apparatus for infection control 18 ...

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Abstract

A device that can sterilize material passing through it efficiently by utilizing an appropriate light source that can be powered by external sources (including use of an electromagnetic field to transmit energy) or by a power source that is contained within the device itself, which may include elements to create turbulence within the material passing through it, and elements to reflect the light source where useful but trap the light from escaping to ensure safety. The device may be rigid or flexible, possibly including a mechanism to fold or collapse the device for delivery through a port or lumen and expanded or unfolded prior to use.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]Field of the invention relates to sterilization of a flowing fluid by method of novel placement of one or more light sources relative to the fluid and / or novel powering of light sources and / or use of turbulence and / or reflective surfaces to allow for use in a variety of environments, geometries, and applications.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The need for infection control exists in many different situations and can be used to address many different needs. One of the apparent applications for infection control is in medicine. From device sterilization to drugs to address infection to topical application of infection fighting compounds to air handling to simple handwashing, much of medicine is focused on the need to provide infection control.[0003]The need is particularly acute, for example in dealing with tuberculosis (TB), which as cited in U.S. Pat. No. 6,497,840 (8 Nov. 1993) by Palestro, et al, is the most common cause of infectious disease in the w...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61L9/20A61M16/04A61M16/10
CPCA61M2205/053A61M16/1065A61M16/1055A61L9/20A61M16/04A61M16/107
Inventor ABBOTT, RYANGINNEBAUGH, FREDERICK ALEXANDER
Owner INCEPTUS TECH
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